While swallowing the throat hurts

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Asked for Male, 44 Years

My little son accidently while playing with me punched me on my throat . From that time it hurts when I try to swallow anything , plus if I touch that part of the neck with my hand it hurts . Please advise do I need to take a consultation or some medicines or it would become fine with in few days on its own .

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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Looks like muscular injury

Next Steps

start with analgesic and betadine mouth gargle

Health Tips

steam inhalation, if pain Continue after 2 days, please consult online

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Dr. Samvartika Somvanshi

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Lucknow

Consult on video call or in person to evaluate extent of injury.

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Take tab aceclosera twice daily for atleast 3 days after meals.

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Dr. Anuraj CP

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Malappuram

Better do a consult...

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Dr. Madhavi Yadav Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 28 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Madhavi Yadav

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 28 yrs exp Chennai

Most likely muscular bruise. Take painkiller for the pain. Avoid hard food substances. Consult online for doubt.

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